As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Sarah Bernstein, MD, will explore key considerations for treating opioid use disorder in pregnancy, including a review of medications for opioid use disorder in the context of pregnancy.
Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
Boston Medical Center's (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
Intended audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Speakers
Sarah Bernstein, MD
Objectives
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
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Describe considerations when treating pregnant patients with opioid use disorders.
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Consider medications for opioid use disorder in the context of pregnancy.
Sponsored by
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS).
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation information
Please visit the training registration page to learn about accreditation and requirements for earning credit/a certificate.
